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  • Adult Male Circumcision Not Linked To Sexual Dysfunction

    (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST)

    The World Health Organization recommends male circumcision as an important element in HIV prevention programs, and the procedure is promoted in high-risk heterosexual populations. While the benefits of circumcision are well-documented (they also include reduced rates of urinary tract infection, penile cancer, and cervical cancer and chlamydia in female partners), there remains a concern that adult circumcision may impair sexual function.

  • Analysis Suggests That Improvements In Kidney Function In Patients Treated With Lipitor Strongly Correlate With A Reduced Risk Of Cardiovascular Event

    (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST)

    Improvements in kidney function in patients treated with LIPITOR*® (atorvastatin calcium) were shown to strongly correlate with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, according to a post hoc sub-analysis of the five-year Treating to New Targets (TNT) study presented on 12 November, 2008 at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association.

  • XTL Biopharmaceuticals Announces Top-Line Results From The Bicifadine Phase 2b Study For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain

    (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST)

    XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTLB; TASE: XTL) announced the top-line results from the Bicifadine Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain. The trial's primary objective was to compare the efficacy of two doses of Bicifadine against placebo in reducing pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. The primary endpoint of the study was the reduction in pain score during the course of treatment.

  • Kidney Cancer Risk Could Be Increased By Genes Associated With Fat Metabolism

    (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST)

    A team of international scientists has identified three genes associated with the body's processing of fats that may increase susceptibility to kidney cancer. The findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.

  • American Association Of Kidney Patients Saddened By Passing Of Kris Robinson, Former Executive Director/CEO

    (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST)

    The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its former Executive Director/CEO, Kris Robinson. Ms. Robinson died peacefully this morning in her parents Clearwater, Fla., home. She led the patient organization for 18 years and worked diligently to improve the lives of all kidney patients. "Kris' passing is felt by all in the renal community," said AAKP President Roberta Wager, RN, MSN.
 
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